Hi all , I was just wondering why most guns have stocks made from beech and walnut only . . . Is there a reason other woods are not used? I ask as I make stocks and grips and alot of my overseas customers ask for alsorts of exotic and strange woods and I have to say I've made some amazing looking gear for them with great grains and patterns . . . So why is the UK mainly geared towards beech or walnut? I made myself an oak cp2 stock as the grain looked lovely and it oiled up great too. I'm making another from bloodwood and maybe some cherry/apple if I find a nice cut.